Blockchain deal signed by IBM, Pacific International and PSA International

Blockchain technology may be a good security option for other shipping lines after observing Maersk's recent struggles with cybersecurity.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 18, 2017

Logistically Minded: Freight booms, subscription delivery services buckle

The freight industry continues to leave the Great Recession in its rearview mirror, Fiat Chrysler joins the self-driving car race and the Port of LA is looking into a new staging facility. 

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 18, 2017

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Maersk expects $1B profit this year despite cyberattack

In its quarterly statement, Maersk said the attack's fallout could amount to financial damages of $200 to $300 million, but it expects a swift and full recovery.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 17, 2017

UPS adds virtual reality headsets to new driver training

The company jumps on the VR bandwagon as the logistics provider seeks to streamline delivery processes.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 16, 2017

Auto suppliers: While popularity grows, EV trend still in need of a charge

Internal combustion cars are still more profitable, and Magna predicts re-chargable vehicles will only represent 3% to 6% of the market in 2025.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 16, 2017

Descartes acquires MacroPoint for $107M

The company expands its footprint in global logistics by adding a supply chain visibility tech company for truckers.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 15, 2017

USITC investigates Qualcomm-Apple suit

Apple enlists supplier support as USITC investigates the patent squabble with Qualcomm Technologies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 14, 2017

Logistically Minded: Industry invests in productivity as lead times extend

Companies are investing in new technology, equipment and more labor in an effort to streamline their supply chains.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 11, 2017

Grocers struggle to adopt new tech, procurement strategies

In the face of stiff competition from Amazon and Walmart, grocers need to take a closer look at their internal processes to find a way to keep profits up.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 11, 2017

Procurement tech may lower labor costs, but staffing only tells part of the story

World class organizations know how to leverage tech to reduce the most routine functions, but procurement professionals never rest in finding new ways to increase supplier performance margins.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 11, 2017

Ports are about to get even bigger — and higher tech

Port operators are adding new technology, extra capacity and even mixed-use developments to monetize unused land and increase revenue.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2017

Reuters: Tesla plans to unveil self-driving electric trucks in September

Tesla is in talks with the Nevada DMV and California officials to test self-driving, electric semi-trucks soon.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 9, 2017

Report: IoT tech may triple in use by 2022

New regulations, Big Data tools and consumer pressures will boost shipments of asset-tracking devices to $70 million in the next five years.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 9, 2017

New tech from UPS allows shippers to control returns process

UPS developed a tool allowing shippers more control over the returns process, days after Amazon announced that items bought from its marketplace sellers may be returned any time, for any reason.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 9, 2017

DE law allows companies to use blockchain for record keeping

Blockchain technology promises tighter security and potential cost savings, but some analysts say it's more hype than reality. Delaware is about to find out.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 8, 2017

Passengers are not ready for pilotless planes, but cargo may be

Air transport is already heavily automated, but the spread of pilotless planes could severely decrease air cargo costs by removing labor from the equation.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 8, 2017

Uber Freight expands to 6 states

As competition heats up between freight startups, Uber responds by expanding its network and updating its app to better match driver needs and expectations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 7, 2017

Practical ways to alleviate cyber risk

Cyber crime costs will exceed $5 billion by the end of 2017, which means companies need to evaluate and confront cyber risk at each stage of their supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 7, 2017

Logistically Minded: US jobs rise by 200K for second straight month

In other news, a Singapore-based startup uses blockchain tech and AI to perfect last-mile delivery.  

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 4, 2017

How in-store robots could help improve retail efficiency

Three St. Louis grocery stores deployed a robot to help collect shelf data three times a day with the aim of minimizing stock problems.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 4, 2017

AI robot takes prize at Amazon's Robotics Challenge competition

As the e-commerce industry grows, some companies are pursuing AI solutions to streamline warehouse processes.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 4, 2017

Blockchain startup tackles shipping contracts, monetizing excess capacity

Shipping startup 300cubit sees cryptocurrency as a solution for the vicious cycle of overbooking and cargo no-shows.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 3, 2017

Report: Half of global manufacturers to use wearable tech by 2022

Factory floors will become smarter, faster and better supported as a result of wearable technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 3, 2017

SELF DRIVE Act, regulating autonomous vehicles, passes House committee

The legislation brings greater uniform standards to the manufacture of autonomous vehicles, but companies will likely have to submit detailed plans for compliance.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • Aug. 2, 2017

Amazon is rolling out secure delivery hubs for multi-dwelling buildings

Looking to lock up ownership of the last few inches of delivery's last mile, Amazon starts offering to install secure, coded delivery lockers in apartment and condo buildings.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 1, 2017